Definitions for segregationˌsɛg rɪˈgeɪ ʃən

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word segregation

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

segregation(noun)

(genetics) the separation of paired alleles during meiosis so that members of each pair of alleles appear in different gametes

segregation, separatism(noun)

a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

segregation, sequestration(noun)

the act of segregating or sequestering

"sequestration of the jury"

WiktionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

segregation(Noun)

The setting apart or separation of things or people, as a natural process, a manner of organizing people the may be voluntary or enforced by law.

segregation(Noun)

The Mendelian Law of Segregation related to genetic transmission or geographical segregation of various species.

segregation(Noun)

Separation from a mass, and gathering about centers or into cavities at hand through cohesive or adhesive attraction or the crystallizing process.

segregation(Noun)

Passing of laws to separate people geographically, residentially, racially, religiously or by sex. Racial segregation in the United States and South Africa being well known examples. Also, the term is used in various policies that "segregate" things like financial instruments and transportation routes and trails.

segregation(Noun)

People separating geographically, residentially, racially, religiously or by sex based on happenstance, voluntary choice or cultural attitudes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

Segregation(noun)

the act of segregating, or the state of being segregated; separation from others; a parting

Segregation(noun)

separation from a mass, and gathering about centers or into cavities at hand through cohesive attraction or the crystallizing process

Origin: [L. segregatio: cf. F. sgrgation.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:(0.00 / 0 votes)

segregation

In detainee operations, the removal of a detainee from other detainees and their environment for legitimate purposes unrelated to interrogation, such as when necessary for the movement, health, safety, and/or security of the detainee, the detention facility, or its personnel.